'Whinyard' definitions:

Definition of 'Whinyard'

From: GCIDE
  • Whinyard \Whin"yard\, n. [Cf. Prov. E. & Scot. whingar, whinger; perhaps from AS. winn contention, war + geard, gyrd, a staff, rod, yard; or cf. AS. hw[imac]nan to whistle, E. whine.]
  • 1. A sword, or hanger. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. [From the shape of the bill.] (Zool.) (a) The shoveler. [Prov. Eng.] (b) The poachard. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]